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76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with left knee injuries when Philadelphia hosts the Grizzlies on Saturday night.
Pelicans lose McCollum, Jones for multiple weeksPelicans guard CJ McCollum will miss two to three weeks while forward Herb Jones is out two to four weeks because of injuries, the team announced.
Banchero to travel, stay 'engaged' during injuryMagic star Paolo Banchero said he plans to attend coaching meetings, travel with team while sidelined with a torn oblique.
Wemby has 5x5 game in Spurs' win over JazzVictor Wembanyama had the second 5x5 game of his career while leading the Spurs over the Jazz.
Sources: Lakers decline option on Hood-SchifinoThe Lakers are declining the third-year rookie option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino worth $4 million for next season, sources told ESPN.
Jazz's Markkanen (back spasms) sits vs. SpursLauri Markkanen sat out the Jazz's loss to the Spurs because of lower back spasms.
2025 draft lookahead: Assessing FlaggThere's a history of young players who've impacted the NBA, and that could be insightful for what's ahead for the 17-year-old and projected No. 1 pick.